Wabi Sabi Productions, a non-profit organization that produces shows, videos, events, and performances dealing with social, health and political community issues, have focused on the ongoing tragedies of hurricane Katrina.
Producer, writer, and director, Emmitt Thrower and Artist/Activist "Shakka" have teamed up to undertake the psychological and emotional issues around Katrina with a multimedia production on called Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water.
Emmitt Thrower is a former NYC officer who utilizes art and theater for social expression and change with his company Wabi Sabi Production Inc.
Thrower has produced over 11 plays on and off during the past 16 months. His plays address social, health, and political issues. The other half of the team is Shakka, a Harlem resident whose family is from Baton Rouge.
He also uses art for social change, namely the Shakka child abuse project. The partnership made sense and blossomed into creative expressions on stage through music and acting.
The opening of the hip-hop multimedia musical Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water is Nov 9, 2006 at 8 PM at the Producers Club II located at 616 Ninth Ave, New York City.
Five performances have been added for November 10 through November 12, 2006: Friday 8 PM, Saturday 2 PM 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM 6 PM. Tickets are available at and by calling 212 352-3101. can call 917 716-6635 for tickets.
The cost of admission ranges from $20- $30.
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